It seems that the next stop on Devin Haney‘s road will not be a stellar rematch against his former lightweight rivals, but a quest for unification in the welterweight division. Following Haney’s recent victory over Brian Norman Jr, his father and manager, Bill Haney, has set social media alight with a clear indication that his sights are set squarely on Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero.
Speculation about Haney’s next opponent increased after Bill Haney posted a message on X, asking fans if they would like to see a matchup between Devin Haney and Rolando Romero in February 2026. This move suggests that Haney’s team is prioritizing the current WBA welterweight champion over potential blockbuster fights against the likes of Gervonta “Tank” Davis or Ryan Garcia.
Devin Haney would already have his next target defined
Haney’s team’s interest in Romero seems to be motivated in part by the WBA champion, who previously mocked Devin Haney’s style by suggesting that they should use ankle weights to slow him down. Now that Haney holds a WBO title, the possibility of a unification fight against Rolly has become more tangible.
Rolly Romero is still being sought after by Manny Pacquiao
2026 will be a new year with new beginnings and hopefully a new opponent
. I think January is the perfect time for Manny to make his comeback clear, and I think the perfect opponent is Rolly Romero.”
Rumors indicate that there have already been negotiations for that fight, but that they have not progressed in recent months and it will only remain to be seen what the big fight of 2026 will be, where Rolly Romero seems to be the great sensation.
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